Gippsland
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- Local career success story
- Gippsland quick facts
- Explore growing industries across Victoria
Located in Victoria’s east, Gippsland is all about making the most of nature. Large areas of land give farming, agriculture and forestry businesses a place to grow. Access to natural resources has cemented the region’s future as a leader in renewable energy initiatives.
Pristine beaches, rainforests and snowfields, amongst other local attractions, draw in tourists. This boosts hospitality and accommodation services.
As the population ages, the demand for health and community services workers is also set to rise.
So whether you want to be a farmer, nurse or electrician, Gippsland’s job market is full of opportunity.
Training and careers in Gippsland
TAFE and training providers in Gippsland
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Help finding a job in Gippsland
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Future job growth in Gippsland
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Local career success story
Rewriting his story: Joe’s creative career change
“I’ve always enjoyed the creative side of life – art, music, literature. As a millennial, I think my generation is changing what career paths can look like, and normalising making a change.”
Gippsland quick facts
Population: 300,664^
Number of new workers expected:
- 13,668 by 2027*
- 50,157 by 2034*
Regional features
- Natural resources
- Energy generation
- Local tourism
- Food production.
Key industries:
- Accommodation and food services
- Administrative and support services
- Agriculture
- Community services
- Construction
- Clean energy
- Education and training services
- Health care
- Retail
- Transport and logistics.*
Local government areas:
- Bass Coast Shire(opens in a new window)
- Baw Baw Shire(opens in a new window)
- East Gippsland Shire(opens in a new window)
- Latrobe City(opens in a new window)
- South Gippsland Shire(opens in a new window)
- Wellington Shire(opens in a new window).
Official region name: Gippsland
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Training and careers in growing industries
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Training and careers in your region
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^ Sourced from Gippsland Regional Skills Demand Profile 2023
Updated 27 March 2025
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